Position Overview
Seeking experienced Senior CDP for an upmarket restaurant in Cape Town CBD. We are looking for chefs with experience in a professional kitchen, creative, enthusiastic, chefs, passionate about food and cooking. Experienced in all kitchen sections essential.
If you are seeking a career building opportunity in a professional kitchen, we would like to hear from you.
Position Requirements
- A diploma in Professional Cookery preferred
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
- Previous working experience in the catering industry preferred
- Excellent record of kitchen management
- Excellent time management skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
- Capable of delegating multiple tasks and provide excellent support
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Computer literate
- Enthusiasm to develop your own skills & knowledge plus those around you
Examples of Key Responsibilities
- Develop menus and recipes in collaboration with the executive chef
- Ensuring adequacy of mise-en-place
- Follow the guidance of the executive chef and have input on new ways of presentation of dishes
- Put effort into optimizing the cooking process with attention to speed and quality
- Enforce strict health and hygiene standards
- Ensure consistent and smooth running of food production
- Assists other kitchen staff as the need arises
- Stay current on restaurant and industry trends
- Identify new culinary techniques and presentations
Qualification and Skills
- Culinary degree preferred
- 3 years in a professional kitchen
- Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of current restaurant trends, suppliers, and industry players
- Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.
- Maintains a good energy level
- Good communication skills
Remuneration Details
Competitive Remuneration package
Start Date
Priority Position
Consideration
Candidates, who are already residing in the southern suburbs will have preference. We can only consider South African Citizens or applicants who hold a valid South African Permanent Residence! No Work Permit applications will be accepted! Applicants, who live in other provinces of South Africa still need to attend personal interviews and if requested to do any cook-offs, will do so completely at their own expense. We handle high volumes of applications daily and will only be able to reply, via e-mail, to candidates who have met our clients’ requirements.
Due to the high volume of CV’s received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All applications submitted must contain:
- Updated CV with contactable references and Motivation
- Tertiary Educational documents
- Written Reference Letters
- A recent presentable profile photo’s
- Chefs: Food Profile
How to apply
Email us at info@pmrecruitment.co.za
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